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Hays

Texas · 227 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Hays has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
−3%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,018 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,045 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+5%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151842543243931990201020202024Hays
2024198
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,912
+26%since 2000
from $25,234 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,708
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+95%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(209)
Black1.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(19)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(158)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(47)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other18.4%(42)
Diversity Score68.4%(155)
Diversity Score
68
+190%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hays, Texas?

Hays, Texas has about 227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hays, Texas?

The typical household in Hays, Texas earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hays, Texas expensive?

In Hays, Texas, the median home is worth about $229,800, and the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.

How educated are people in Hays, Texas?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hays, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hays, Texas?

About 17.0% of people in Hays, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hays, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hays, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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